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Learn why hitting the ball flat improves your Padel game.

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Why is hitting the ball flat important in Padel?

Hitting flat improves consistency due to higher net clearance, is easier to execute, allows for more effective Chiquitas and Lobs, helps with hitting angles, and provides disguise benefits as you improve.

What Your Guru Thinks

Sandy shares really good reasons why learning to hit flat is so important for beginners. He explains how it helps with consistency and making shots like the Chiquita more effective. You'll also see how flat shots are easier for angles and can even help with disguise as you get better. It's a core technique the coach advises mastering early in your padel journey.

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Added on: Jan 06, 2020
You must LEARN to Hit Flat...3 Reasons WHY!

Description

Players often hit with slice when they start in padel, but in this video we explain why we recommend learning to hit flat from the start!

It is valuable to be able to slice, but the higher the level, the more players use flat technique for the majority of their shots.

The 3 reasons are:
1. Less Risk
2. More Effective
3. Disguise

The technique is usually simpler, so often players just need to practice directing the shot and they should be able to quickly integrate it into their game.

We cover all the shots, go through the learning steps and give drills for each in this course: https://thepadelschool.com/courses/one-to-one-course/

To play better matches you need to understand the tactical principles in padel, so in this course we breakdown all the tactics: https://thepadelschool.com/courses/tactics-course/

If you enjoy learning more about padel, The Padel School blog has plenty of articles discussing various parts of the game: https://thepadelschool.com/blog/

Players that regularly compete and want to look a little deeper into their matchplay can access our analysis products here: https://thepadelschool.com/analysis/
Audience: Beginner
Skill Level:
15%
Primary Shot: Chiquita
Secondary Shot: Chiquita
Court Position: None

Tags

skill-beginner

Keywords

Flat Technique Consistency Chiquita Lob Disguise

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